Desktop Labels Printers – Small or Large Jobs
By Robb Ksiazek
Sometimes in business, there are times when overkill
can end up costing the company more than the project
is worth. Label printing, for instance, can end up
costing lots of money if only a small amount of
labels are required to get the job done.
Set up costs for a commercial printer is usually the
biggest portion of the order. Printing labels is the
cheaper part of the whole process. Days can be added
to the process for proofing and changing the
templates.
For smaller jobs that can be handled in the office
there can also be wasted resources. When only a few
labels are needed, it is not efficient to use a full
sheet and throw the remainder away.
Thankfully, there are solutions to this dilemma.
There are many companies that sell or lease small
desktop label printers. The printers work with
software that is easily installed, or perhaps the
software currently installed on the computer.
The small printers work to produce labels for
addresses, bar codes, and other simple labeling
needs. They will print one up to as many as are
needed.
There are several types of paper that the machines
use to print the labels. Thermo paper, carbon paper,
and carbonless are just a few of the options. Some
of the printers use inkjet technology, while others
rely on the ribbon printing. The best printers are
able to handle a variety of sizes and styles.
Keeping your desk organized and free of clutter is a
true advantage offered by small label printers. Some
of the best printers include:
* Dymo LabelWriter 330 Turbo. Print labels up to
2.3” wide. It takes just about every size.
Connects via USB or Serial port. Compatible with
both PC and Mac formats. One of the fastest
label printers at 2 seconds per label.
* Zebra LP 2844 Thermal Printer. Great for
shipping and receiving labels. Up to 4” wide
labels. Parallel, USB, and Serial interfaces. 4”
per second of printing speed. PC compatible.
* Seiko Smart Label Printer. Both USB and serial
connections. 3 seconds per label printing. Built
in database. Up to 2” wide labels in any type,
color, or design.
The direct thermal printers are the leading edge in
label printing technology. They eliminate messy
printing and the need to replace ribbons.
If the desktop style printer is not the best option
for your needs, there are also many styles of
handheld printers that can do the trick. Brady,
K-Sun, Dymo and Brother have many styles of the
handheld to meet just about any size business’
needs. Like the desktop models, the handheld
varieties handle many sizes and styles of labels and
paper rolls.
Saving on the bottom line is the objective of any
business. With small label printing solutions, your
company will save money and resources, while getting
the job done quickly and efficiently.
About the Author
Robb Ksiazek is an author and publisher for
Checks-4U.com.
He has researched and written about the little
things that make a difference in the paper supply
industry, from personal and business checks to
envelopes and address labels. Turn the ordinary into
extraordinary.
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